Bennie Jo (Hilbers) (Hutson) Franke, 79, of Archer City, died Dec. 18, at the Olney Hamilton Hospital after mightily battling illnesses the past two years.

After a tremendous year on the gridiron for all three Archer County schools, these athletes deserve a little extra recognition. Every one of these athletes and their teammates deserve much more recognition and praise than I can give them.

The Archer Public Library wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you to Cheryl & Ronnie Beesinger and Jane Huffman for their donations in memory of Alma Pennartz. Also, thank you to Jane Huffman for her donation in memory of Floyd Hoggins.

Over fifty citizens of Archer City were called as a jury pool for the trial of Jason Lee Loftiss, who received a speeding ticket in Archer City earlier this year. The ticket was for traveling 52 miles per hour in a 40 mile per hour zone.

Paul and Nila Dowlearn-Owners of Wichita Valley Nursery. Paul’s recent books, “The Lazy Man’s Garden” and “Touch the Earth” are available at the Nursery, 5314 S.W. Pkwy, Wichita Fall, Texas.

Girls Archer City 58, Christ Academy 51 The Lady Cats entered the Christmas holiday on a high-note, downing Christ Academy 58-51 last Tuesday. Aspyn Huseman led the charge on offense with 16 points while Maddie Lopez chipped in 14 and Olivia Vogtsberger added 10.